The theft led to an endless stream of messages. The lunchroom is supported not only in words, but also financially. Although that is not the intention, Potjer emphasizes. “It has never been our intention to get the money back through donations. It is appreciated, we are even somewhat bothered by it, but it is not necessary.”
The ransom-laden hamburger sandwich mainly had emotional value. A girl, who previously worked at the lunchroom, donated the savings object as a farewell gift. She loved burgers.
“We say it to everyone,” Potjer repeats: “It is not our intention to receive donations. People would rather come by for a cup of coffee and a sandwich. If they are satisfied, they can always tip. But it is not possible for us to recover the contents.”